Guide: How to play co-op remotely

[Rosey]

Here's a guide on how to play Stardew Valley co-op over the internet for free.

Before you begin

Make sure that:
Stardew Valley is installed
You have downloaded NordVPN and Meshnet is enabled - Using Meshnet on Windows[meshnet.nordvpn.com]
Your friends are added as Meshnet peers - Adding Meshnet devices on Windows[meshnet.nordvpn.com]
Your friends are also connected to you on Steam

Create your Stardew Valley server

To start your own Stardew Valley Meshnet server, do the following:

1. Open Stardew Valley and click the Co-op button in the main menu.
   
2. Select the Host tab and choose Host new farm.
   
3. Customize your farm and character settings and click OK.
   
4. Once you load your new farm, click Esc.
   
5. Head to the Options tab, scroll down to the Multiplayer section, and ensure that the Accept IP connections checkbox is selected.

With all of the steps completed, your server is up and running and ready to be connected with Meshnet.

Connect to your Stardew Valley server

To connect to your server, your friends must also have Meshnet enabled on their system. With that done, they can join your server by taking these steps:

1. Copy the server device’s Meshnet IP address from the NordVPN app.
   
2. Open Stardew Valley, select Co-op, and click Join LAN game.
   
3. In the Enter IP field, paste the server's Meshnet IP address by clicking the button on the right.
   
4. Click OK.
   
5. Select the listed farm, customize your character settings, and click OK.
   
   The selected farm will load, and you will be able to enjoy playing on a private Stardew Valley server over a secure Meshnet connection.

[Rosey]

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